Alaska: North To The Future
A mix of experienced logistics service providers, resilient infrastructure, flexible transportation options, and a seasoned workforce combine to make Alaska a land of promise for companies doing business with the state.
Software-as-a-Service or Outsourced Managed Services: Which is Right for Your Organization?
There is no “one size fits all” approach when it comes to managing transportation operations, so each shipper needs to carefully consider each option before making a decision.
Simplifying Supply Chain Complexities
As technology and innovation continue to enable new options, supply chains will be sure to keep pace and take us to new heights.
Q&A: Matt Castle, VP of Global Forwarding Products & Services at C.H. Robinson
Like all modes of freight transportation, especially these days, change is constant. And that is apparent in the air freight sector. Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with Matt Castle, VP of Global Forwarding Products & Services at C.H. Robinson, to get an inside glimpse of the current state of the…
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AAR reports another week of volume gains for U.S. carload and intermodal
Carloads headed up 1.6% annually to 258,123, and intermodal containers and trailers rose 6.9% compared to the same period a year ago at 276,075.
project44 announces $35 million in new funding
Earlier this week, Chicago-based project44, a technology services provider offering standardized, secure Web service API (application programming interfaces) integrations enabling 3PLs and shippers to connect with carriers in real time said it has continued to stay on a solid path for funding, having raised $35 million in new funding since closing a $10.5 million Series…
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New Prologis study examines “last touch” impact on industrial real estate
New research conducted by San Francisco-based Prologis, Inc. indicates that for logistics real estate, the only constant is change.
Modex technology watch: Some use of Cloud solutions now the norm
The 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report released last week at Modex has many interesting findings from the survey it’s based on, including the adoption rate for Cloud solutions.
Pacific Northwest ports join chorus of opposition to new tariffs
While there are “justifiable concerns” about China’s trade practices, The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) continues to believe that productive engagement and negotiations are the best path to ensuring a fair and level playing field for mutually beneficial trade.
PierPass to adopt appointment System and Flat Fee for OffPeak hours at San Pedro Bay ports
In a widely anticipated move this week, PierPass announced that it will overhaul the model used by its OffPeak program for truck traffic mitigation at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.